York Museums Trust

Events - 29 Jan 17

The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch – Sun 29 Jan 2017

The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch

Date: Sunday 29 January 2017, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch is fun, free, really easy, and only takes an hour. If you love birds and want to help them, then this is your chance to do something that really counts.

Come along to the York Museum Gardens to take part and meet the RSPB team who are supporting us this year.

Free, no need to book.

   

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Vikings – Hands on Here! – Sun 29 Jan 2017

Vikings - Hands on Here!

Date: Sunday 29 January 2017, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Join our fantastic volunteers team during the York Residents’ Festival to get up close with some real Viking finds!

You’ll be able to carefully handle objects from the period and find out more about them from our knowledgeable volunteers.

This activity is subject to the availability of our volunteers – please ask our Welcome Team on arrival for further information.

Free with admission, no need to book.

Entrance to the museum is FREE to York Residents with a valid York Card or York student ID on 28 & 29 January 2017.

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Residents Festival – Pillowcase Embroidery Workshop #2 – Sun 29 Jan 2017

Residents Festival - Pillowcase Embroidery Workshop #2

Date: Sunday 29 January 2017, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

A Studio drop-in session during York Residents Festival. Create your own embroidered pillowcase with artist Griselda Goldsbrough for an installation by artist Susan Aldworth. Materials will be provided.

Drop in anytime between 11am-1pm or 2-4pm.

Free with admission, no need to book.

Entrance to the gallery is FREE to York Residents with a valid York Card or York student ID on 28 & 29 January 2017.

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Residents’ Festival Studio Drop-In – Sun 29 Jan 2017

Residents' Festival Studio Drop-In

Date: Sunday 29 January 2017, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

The Studio will be open at York Art Gallery during the Residents’ Festival for all to take part in practical drawing activities.

Residents’ Festival Studio Drop-In open times:  Saturday 28 January and Sunday 29 January, 11am – 1pm and  2pm – 4pm.

Free with admission, no need to book.

Entrance to the gallery is FREE to York Residents with a valid York Card or York student ID on 28 & 29 January 2017.

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Guide’s Gallery Talk – Sun 29 Jan 2017

Guide's Gallery Talk

Date: Sunday 29 January 2017, 11:45 am - 3:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Join one of our costumed guides on our famous Victorian street Kirkgate every day at 11.45am and 2.45pm for a free 15 minute informal talk.

Each talk is different but will provide an introduction to Kirkgate, the history of York Castle Museum, and the objects on display, as well as the people who lived and worked in York during the Victorian period of 1870-1901.

Free with admission, no need to book.

Entrance to the museum is FREE to York Residents with a valid York Card or York student ID on 28 & 29 January 2017.

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York Museum Garden Tours – Sun 29 Jan 2017

York Museum Garden Tours

Date: Sunday 29 January 2017, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Meet inside the Museum Street gates and gain an insight into one of the most popular gardens in York. The gardens contain a wealth of plant life, botanical specimens and wildlife, as well as the spectacular ruins of St Mary’s Abbey and the Roman Multangular Tower. Our knowledgeable guides will show you the highlights of this truly unique garden.

Tours start at 1pm every Sunday and last approximately one hour.

Free, no need to book.

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Art Shot Talks – Sun 29 Jan 2017

Art Shot Talks

Date: Sunday 29 January 2017, 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Join our Welcome Team for our free 10 minute Art Shot talks daily 2pm- 2.45pm except for Wednesdays and Saturdays.

The subject will vary but will relate to the displays and collections currently on at York Art Gallery.

Free with admission, no need to book.

Entrance to the gallery is FREE to York Residents with a valid York Card or York student ID on 28 & 29 January 2017.

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